Kevin McCarthy (California politician) & Voting
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from January to October 2023
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Speaker Mike Johnson should resign as Democrats signal potential support
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-says-speaker-mike-johnson-resign-democrats-rcna148714
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced Friday that he will co-sponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605126-speaker-johnson-ouster-gosar/
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid: Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/johnson-mvp-house-foreign-aid-00153497
Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-gets-support-becoming-house-speaker-1892294
Kinzinger, Santorum among former lawmakers backing Johnson on Ukraine aid: A coalition of former lawmakers on Saturday sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4608286-kinzinger-santorum-among-former-lawmakers-backing-johnson-on-ukraine-aid/
Trump says he thinks Speaker Mike Johnson is ‘doing a very good job’ amid ouster threat from Marjorie Taylor Greene
cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/mike-johnson-trump-mar-a-lago/
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Second Republican backs effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power: A second House Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, said he supports efforts to oust Speaker ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/second-republican-thomas-massie-oust-speaker-mike-johnson-rcna148004
McCarthy calls Greene ‘serious legislator’ amid Johnson ouster threat: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4581253-mccarthy-calls-greene-serious-legislator-amid-johnson-ouster-threat/
Kevin McCarthy’s Rebranding Tour: The former speaker wants to shape how history remembers him — with some clever truth-bending and big omissions.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/14/kevin-mccarthy-democracy-event-georgetown-00152038
Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught: Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-voted-oust-kevin-mccarthy-face-new-ad-onslaught-rcna148237
It’s giving déjà vu: A second House Republican is publicly backing Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to fire Mike Johnson as House Speaker (tap through to see) ... Show more www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/16/congress/massie-joins-greene-00152463
GOP rages over FISA as deadline inches closer: Frustrations are boiling over in the GOP conference after 19 Republicans blocked legislation to reauthorize the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4587023-gop-rages-fisa-702/
Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates pressure on Speaker Johnson as ouster threat looms
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-johnson-ouster-threat/
Christopher Meloni Pounces On Kevin McCarthy's Bonkers 2016 Election Claim: The "Law & Order" star joined a number of critics who weren't having it with the ...
huffpost.com/entry/christopher-meloni-kevin-mccarthy-2016-election-clinton-loss_n_66260fb6e4b0167f7bf59fee
Hard-liners vow retaliation against Republicans who sank FISA warrant mandate: Hard-line conservatives are turning up the heat on their GOP colleagues who voted ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4590833-fisa-warrant-mandate-republicans-retaliation/
Kevin McCarthy's Call For Election 'Fairness' Gets Swift Pushback From Fox News Host
huffpost.com/entry/kevin-mccarthy-biden-meddle-justice-system_n_6625e1f6e4b08151caca9721
House foreign aid bills advance with Democrats' help; Johnson may still be in peril
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245557540/house-aid-bills-ukraine-israel-funding-democrats-johnson
A Wild Day in the House Could Cost Speaker Mike Johnson His Job: The chamber’s most unhinged members seem poised to plunge it into chaos again.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/ukraine-marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-house-speaker-aid.html
Senate GOP urges Johnson to stand up to ‘chaos caucus’: Senate Republicans are urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to stand up to the “chaos caucus” in the House ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4581813-senate-gop-urges-johnson-to-stand-up-to-chaos-caucus/
Opinion | One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress: There’s a way to modify the motion to vacate so it avoids causing more chaos.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/09/congress-motion-to-vacate-fix-00151076
Ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is out for vengeance: Freed of responsibilities as speaker, the Bakersfield Republican can devote himself to what's long been ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-21/former-house-speaker-kevin-mccarthy-seeks-vengeance
Texas Democrats open to saving U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson: House Democrats voted in lockstep against former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This time some Texans say ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/12/texas-democrats-house-speaker-mike-johnson/
Vince Fong can run for Kevin McCarthy’s congressional seat in November, appeals court says
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article287312065.html
Republican blame game heats up as their majority thins: Who’s to blame for the GOP’s dwindling House majority? It depends on whom you ask. Rep ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4564432-republican-blame-game-majority/
House Republican says ‘it’s possible’ Johnson could lose Speakership over Ukraine aid
thehill.com/homenews/house/4566284-house-republican-says-its-possible-johnson-could-lose-speakership-over-ukraine-aid/
How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face: One House Republican summed up the fear: Her move could “deliver aid to Ukraine” ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/28/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-ouster-00149325
Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.
- Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.
- There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.
- The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
Embittered Republicans plot to knock off House GOP’s hard-right leader in Virginia primary feud
cnn.com/2024/03/31/politics/bob-good-primary-fight-virginia/
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Republicans take a tough vote on funding and face a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-bad-day-greene-motion-vacate-mike-johnson-speaker-rcna144713
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
Weakened House GOP majority reckons with Johnson’s leadership: Spending bill passes with Democratic support, sparking familiar Republican complaints with ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/24/house-speaker-johnson-spending-complaints/
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed up.: Republicans thought threats to oust the speaker had largely subsided after many ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/house-gop-thought-it-was-moving-past-internal-drama-then-more-showed-up/
Ousted House speaker McCarthy says Johnson shouldn’t fear losing job: ‘I don’t think they could do it again’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/25/kevin-mccarthy-mike-johnson-house-speaker
Johnson says vote on Ukraine aid will be held 'right after' Easter recess
kyivindependent.com/johnson-says-vote-on-ukraine-aid-will-be-held-right-after-easter-recess/
Quick Glance: New U.S. Aid Plan for Ukraine Emerges
- Republican Speaker Mike Johnson plans a new aid initiative for Ukraine, differing from previous proposals.
- The Senate bill authorizes $60 billion, mostly for weapons and military aid.
- Criticisms and potential changes to the aid are being discussed, including the use of frozen Russian assets.
- Congressional Republicans have varying stances on Ukraine aid, leading to tensions and debates.
Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown
npr.org/2024/03/22/1240148684/house-government-shutdown
Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
apnews.com/article/california-house-special-election-8dce30c4ece3fdcd70b9eaef1d5849f8
Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package for government funding until October: The Senate passed the budget in a 74-24 vote at roughly 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
cnbc.com/2024/03/23/biden-signs-1point2-trillion-spending-package.html
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Fox News host hits House GOP for ousting McCarthy: ‘What have they gotten?’: Fox News host and former Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) took a swing at House GOP members ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4551349-fox-news-host-hits-house-gop-mccarthy-ouster/
House Republican divisions over governing spill onto campaign trail: An incumbent in Illinois is one of several members of Congress who have faced opposition ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/20/house-republicans-2024-election-campaign/
GOP state House speakers face tide of challenges from the right: Republican state House speakers in at least three states are facing open rebellion on their ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-state-house-speakers-face-tide-challenges-right-rcna143322
GOP rep who voted to oust McCarthy gets primary challenger: An Arizona county commissioner filed a primary challenge against Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) on Sunday ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4524207-gop-rep-eli-crane-primary-challenger-mccarthy-vote/
McCarthy's chosen successor advances to November election: Vince Fong could face an intraparty clash in November.
politico.com/news/2024/03/11/mccarthy-pick-advances-november-election-00146431
House conservatives feel frustrated and sidelined in funding fight: House conservatives are finding themselves increasingly sidelined and frustrated as Congress ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4501960-freedom-caucus-funding-fight/
Gingrich endorses Mace’s primary opponent: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) on Tuesday announced he’s endorsing Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4492058-gingrich-endorses-maces-primary-opponent/
Nancy Mace stays close to Trump ahead of tough primary fight: Three years ago, Nancy Mace criticized Trump after Jan. 6. Now, she’s backing Trump for another ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nancy-mace-stays-close-trump-ahead-tough-primary-fight-rcna139897
Nancy Mace Lets Loose on Kevin McCarthy, Abortion and Trump: The South Carolina Republican wants to set the record straight.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/24/nancy-mace-critics-trump-biden-00143033
Johnson faces waves of buyer’s remorse: House GOP insiders view the new speaker as a man perpetually without a plan.
politico.com/news/2024/02/14/johnson-faces-waves-of-buyers-remorse-00141407
Quick Glance: Biden Urges Vote on $95.3B Aid Package
- Biden calls on House GOP to vote on aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Package supports Ukraine and stands up against Putin.
- Senate passes bill with support from 22 Republicans and almost all Democrats.
Nancy Mace knocks ‘loser’ Kevin McCarthy over remarks she needs ‘help’: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) hit back at former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4477185-nancy-mace-loser-kevin-mccarthy/
Speaker Mike Johnson must stop dithering on Ukraine aid, hold a vote: The Senate passed an aid package the House would likely pass. But House Speaker Mike ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-02-23/ukraine-aid-house-vote-mike-johnson
McCarthy says Mace needs help ‘to straighten out her life’: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) went after Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) during a Capitol Hill ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4468105-mccarthy-says-mace-needs-help-to-straighten-out-her-life/
Even Without Speaker Johnson, Democrats Could Act to Save Ukraine Today: Speaker Johnson has steadfastly refused to put Ukraine aid to a vote. However ...
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McCarthy says he has no interest in leading RNC: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) brushed off the idea of throwing his name in the ring to lead the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4458065-mccarthy-rnc-no-interest/
House Republicans have struggled with empty seats. Will special elections for Santos and McCarthy’s seats help?
pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-the-special-elections-for-george-santos-and-kevin-mccarthys-seats
Quick Glance: Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York Election
- LIVE RESULTS: New York special election to replace George Santos
- Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip to win George Santos' vacant House seat.
- Suozzi's return to Washington may be impacted by the ongoing redistricting process.
- House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a single vote.
Special primary election to finish Kevin McCarthy’s congressional term heads to a May runoff
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article286865715.html
Vince Fong vs. Mike Boudreaux: Who will replace Kevin McCarthy in Congress?: Two weeks after narrowing the field of candidates to represent them in Congress ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-19/central-valley-bakersfield-primary-kevin-mccarthy-vince-fong-mike-boudreaux
US elections 2024: Seven House of Representatives races to watch: Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will be defending a narrow 219-213 majority in ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-elections-2024-seven-house-representatives-races-watch-2024-01-05/
Congress passes short-term funding extension to avert government shutdown: Lawmakers have to pass the short-term extension before midnight Saturday ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/29/government-shutdown-deal-vote-cr/
Quick Glance: House Approves Extension to Avoid Shutdown
- The House passed another short-term spending measure Thursday to keep federal agencies operating until March 8 and March 22, preventing a shutdown that would have occurred Saturday. The Senate is set to vote on the bill later in the day.
- The House has completed six of the annual spending bills funding federal agencies and is nearing final agreement on the rest. This short-term extension marks the fourth in recent months and is expected to be the final one for the current fiscal year.
- Congress is projected to authorize over $1.6 trillion in spending for the fiscal year that began on October 1, in line with the previous year. The temporary extension funds departments like Agriculture and Transportation until March 8, and others like Defense and Homeland Security until March 22.
- The renewed focus on spending bills excludes a separate $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with much of the funds allocated to replenish America's military arsenal. The House's temporary extension is now awaiting Senate approval before reaching President Biden's desk.
Vince Fong leads in California primary to replace Kevin McCarthy. Who else is close?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article286147861.html
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Johnson should stop dithering and schedule a vote: Two years after Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion, Ukraine continues to defend its territory bravely but ...
gulftoday.ae/opinion/2024/02/26/johnson-should-stop-dithering-and-schedule-a-vote
Vince Fong faces a legal hurdle in his run for Congress. Who is the Bakersfield Assemblyman endorsed by...
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article283797983.html
Donald Trump endorses Vince Fong to replace Kevin McCarthy. Will it affect California race?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article285697556.html
Paid articlePaid Rep. Nancy Mace faces GOP primary challenge from ex-chief of staff: Mace has drawn frustration from some in her party for her vote to oust McCarthy.
axios.com/2024/01/26/rep-nancy-mace-primary-challenge-chief-staff
Kevin McCarthy: ‘If you don’t want to govern, why be a part of it?’: The former US Speaker on being ousted from the House, his relationship with Donald Trump — ...
ft.com/content/88026066-7ba8-470b-a0df-8f387d605092
Paid articlePaid California sets a special election for US House seat left vacant by exit of former Speaker McCarthy
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Moderate Democrats say they'd save Speaker Mike Johnson if the right tries to oust him
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/moderate-democrats-say-help-mike-johnson-keep-job-speaker-rcna133711
Quick Glance: Moderate Democrats' Stand with Speaker Mike Johnson
- Certain Democrats are ready to support the new Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, in case of an attempted ousting by the conservatives.
- The anonymous support pledge from moderate Democrats means Johnson’s speakership is much more secure than previously thought.
- Some party members have threatened a motion to vacate, aiming to force a vote to depose the speaker.
- Greene and other conservatives have pressured Johnson to retract his deal with Schumer.
What the narrowly averted government shutdown tells us about the GOP: Last week, America barely averted a government shutdown as roughly half of all House ...
vox.com/politics/2024/1/20/24044474/government-shutdown-republicans-right-house-senate
California will hold the special election for former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's recently vacated congressional seat on May 21 ... Show more
Catherine Templeton enters SC congressional race alleging Nancy Mace 'flip-flops for fame'
postandcourier.com/politics/catherine-templeton-jumps-into-sc-congressional-race-against-mace/article_4a710792-c3c4-11ee-b775-570e87ec2458.html
'I will say things to [Trump] that I think other people won’t. Now, will it make him mad? Yeah. But will he respect me more? I believe so ... Show more on.ft.com/47xqYou
McCarthy mentee Vince Fong allowed to run for Congress, judge rules: A California judge ruled Thursday that state Rep. Vince Fong (R), a former staffer and ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4381395-vince-fong-mccarthy-california-congress/
Group pushes for gov-funded investment accounts for U.S. kids: Matt Lira, a longtime GOP operative, will take the nonpartisan effort's reins.
axios.com/2024/01/05/investment-accounts-kids-gov-funded
The Last Remaining GOP Holdouts Are Surrendering to Trump: The last Republican holdouts who once were skeptical of Trump are now endorsing him.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/01/gop-complete-surrender-trump/677029/
The latest front in the Gaetz vs. McCarthy fight: House primaries: Gaetz keeps supporting candidates in primaries where McCarthy has already backed someone else.
politico.com/news/2023/12/26/the-latest-front-in-the-gaetz-vs-mccarthy-fight-house-primaries-00133131
'It's kind of bittersweet': McCarthy says goodbye: “It's not the timing I wanted," former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters in ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/14/mccarthys-last-day-in-congress-00131949
Cheney calls McCarthy ‘sad’ and ‘pathetic’ for saying he’d serve in Trump administration
thehill.com/homenews/house/4355251-cheney-mccarthy-pathetic-serving-trump-administration/
Here’s what to know about the California special election to succeed Kevin McCarthy
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article284585675.html
House Republicans moved to formalize it’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden, voting 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution ... Show more
House GOP campaign arm plans reception "thanking" Kevin McCarthy: The Dec. 13 event will thank McCarthy for his "for his tireless work."
axios.com/2023/12/04/nrcc-reception-thanking-kevin-mccarthy
Vince Fong, Kevin McCarthy’s Chosen Successor, Deemed Ineligible to Run: The decision marks a major win for challenger David Giglio.
thedailybeast.com/vince-fong-kevin-mccarthys-chosen-successor-deemed-ineligible-to-run
Kevin McCarthy says he will leave Congress at the end of December: Decision caps dramatic fall from power for former House Speaker and Republican leader
ft.com/content/227a4a6e-3486-4dec-8ed4-26cfca3e5822
Quick Glance: Former Ukrainian Lawmaker Killed Near Moscow
- Ilya Kiva, accused of treason, was assassinated near Moscow by Ukrainian special forces.
- Kiva, a supporter of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fled to Russia after facing treason charges.
- Two Ukrainian officials confirmed that the SBU carried out the operation to kill Kiva.
- His death is the latest in a series of assassinations of Ukrainian defectors and Russians involved in Moscow’s invasion.
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